I came across this interesting infographic calculating Gold medals per capita at the London Olympic Games 2012. Looks like Grenada came out on top at the London Olympics, let me know if you agree? When you look at it like this, it makes you realise why the USA and China have such a strong presence at the Olympic Games.
We just witnessed a phenominal London Olympic Games and saw some superb performances. Arena made an astonishing showing in the pool and open water swimming events at these games, see below Press Release from Arena International. I feel extremely privelaged to be associated with a brand like this!
Arena Powerskin Carbon Pro
“Arena enjoys triumphant 35‐medal Olympics as Powerskin Carbon Pro shines.
Tolentino, 1 September 2012 – Global waterwear brand Arena returned one of its most successful Olympics in the company’s history as the three diamonds appeared on the pool and open water podiums 35 times in London this past July and August. Between them, swimmers wearing the new company’s swimsuits ‐ the Powerskin Carbon Pro – won 10 gold, 14 silver, and 11 bronze medals. Continue reading
There have been two standout performances from a South African point of view at the London 2012 Olympic Games, Cameron Van Der Burgh and Chad Le Clos!
After years of hard work, thousands of laps in the pool, 35 hours a week in training and pure and utter dedication to step up from the 50m to the 100m Breastroke… Cameron Van Den Burgh swam the race of his life to win the 100m Breastroke Olympic Final! What a legend!
Here is a guy who laid everything on the line to win an Olympic Gold Medal. He had the will and determination to train harder and faster than everyone else to win…
German Triathlete and Olympic Gold Medalist, Jan Frodeno
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I had the privilege of watching Jan (who races for Germany but has local South African roots) race a Western Province Championship Triathlon in 2002 and just knew that he was going to be a world class athlete. In 2008 he proved that by winning the Beijing Olympics men’s triathlon in an extremely close sprint finish. See the highlights of the 2008 Olympic Triathlon here:
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I will leave you with this thought: What are you doing to become your best?
